1909 – Robert F. Stroud, 18, is in the federal jail charged with the shooting death of F. K. F. von Dahmer, 33, known in Juneau as Chas. F. Dalmer, a bartender at the Montana Saloon. The shooting occurred about 6:30 p.m. yesterday in the cottage where von Dahmer lived, on the lower side of Fourth Street between Franklin and Gold.
(Note: Stroud passed his 19th birthday 10 days after the shooting. He was indicted by a Grand Jury for first degree murder but the following August he was allowed to plead guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years in the penitentiary. While serving his sentence, Stroud killed a guard and was sentenced to death. This was commuted to life imprisonment and he was placed in the penitentiary at Alcatraz. There he became known as The Birdman of Alcatraz.) Gastineau Bygones – 06/09/1978
The Caledonians of Treadwell, Douglas and Juneau are planning a monster celebration on the 25th to commemorate the anniversary of Robert Burns’ birthday. There will be Scottish songs, games, dances, music and food, with plenty of bagpipes. Gastineau Bygones – 06/08/1979
1925 – The 1925 Alaska Legislature will hold its sessions in the Arctic Brotherhood Hall on Third Street, Governor Scott C. Bone has announced. A contract has been entered into with Nick Rocovich, lessee of the building. Alterations are now being made to make it suitable for the purpose. The dance hall on the first floor will become the House Chambers, while the Senate will occupy the former lodge room on the upper floor. Gastineau Bygones – 11/24/1978
1959 – Governor William Egan was flown to Seattle today for further medical treatment after suffering a pancreatic attack last week. Secretary of State Hugh Wade stepped in as acting Governor, and plans for the governor’s inauguration celebration were postponed until Egan returned. His condition worsened and he was listed in critical condition shortly after arriving. [He made a complete recovery but was not able to return and take up his duties until mid-April].Daily Alaska Empire 01/19, 20/1959
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